Preparations and Team Building

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The conversation with John's father about including the scare clause did not go as smoothly as he had hoped. His father's initial anger and resistance made him realize he needed a stronger argument then "Because of artistic freedom" to convince him of its necessity. His father's skepticism fueled his determination to make his case more compelling.

His father's voice rose in frustration. "You need to do much better to convince me, and we can't afford to look like idiots in court when they sue us."

Taking a deep breath, John elaborated on his reasoning. "It will result in better material. When the actors are scared and hungry, it will help them tap into the emotions of the characters they are portraying. It's about creating a realistic environment for the shooting."

His father considered John's words, turning his head towards the wall for a moment. Then, as if presenting a case in court, he spoke, "Your Honor, the reason for the clause and the activities on set were to create a realistic environment for the shooting, but to ensure the safety of the actors, there was a doctor on standby during filming. We also had an expert to ensure that the actors were never in any real danger in the woods."

His father turned back to John, his expression softened. "What kind of expert would we need for the woods?"

John paused, considering the question. "A wildlife expert, someone who can guide people through the forest without them knowing, maybe a former military professional with experience in such environments."

His father nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea. I'll ask around if there is an expert witness connected with our law firm who specializes in those areas."

Unbeknownst to John, he had stumbled upon a factor that made "The Blair Witch Project" successful—the blurred lines between fiction and reality, and the careful orchestration of fear.

As their discussion continued, John's father revealed that while John was busy auditioning actors, he had reached out to some of Uncle Richard's old colleagues. Though not everyone was interested, he managed to recruit a sound engineer, a prop artist, and his two students, a location manager, and a few stagehands. However, finding an editor proved challenging.

John reassured his father, "No worries, Dad. I will be editing the movie."

His father seemed skeptical, raising an eyebrow. "Are you sure you know how, son?"

John nodded confidently. "Yes, I've learned from Uncle Richard." although still skeptical John's father Jonathan decide to let the matter be and believe in his son.

With the crew gradually coming together, the next step was to secure a doctor and a wildlife expert. John's father assured him that he would handle the hiring process, utilizing connections within the law firm to find a suitable expert witness.

As the weeks passed, preparations for filming progressed smoothly. The doctor and wildlife expert were hired, locations were scouted with the guidance of the wildlife expert, and props began to take shape under the skilled hands of the prop artist.

Excitement filled the air as John realized that his dream was becoming a reality. The next month would be dedicated to capturing the essence of his story on film, and he couldn't wait to see the vision come to life.

Little did he know that the challenges he had overcome, the careful selection of his team, and his unique approach to filmmaking would all play a bigger role than expected in shaping the outcome of his project. With each passing day, John's determination grew stronger, and he eagerly awaited the beginning of this extraordinary cinematic journey.